Three People Haiku

[tailor STATELY]

Butterfly kisses

[BienvenuJDC]

Butterfly kisses
Grasshopper tap dancing moves

[Haunted]

butterfly kisses
grasshopper tap dancing moves
coyly courting spring

[BienvenuJDC]

People bustling...

[Haunted]

People bustling...
above, voiceless statues stare

[BienvenuJDC]

People bustling...
above, voiceless statues stare
yet none even care

[BienvenuJDC]

Drained of emotion

[Haunted]

drained of emotion
dangling on an old frayed rope

[BienvenuJDC]

drained of emotion
dangling on an old frayed rope
waiting for buzzards

[toni]

spine-chilling whispers

[Haunted]

spine-chilling whispers
leaving my whole body drained

[BienvenuJDC]

spine-chilling whispers
leaving my whole body drained
shaking my own bones

[Haunted]

short quick tiptoeing

[BienvenuJDC]

short quick tiptoeing
trying to hide in the dark

[Haunted]

short quick tiptoeing
trying to hide in the dark
but the seeker knows....

[Dark Muse]

Dead starlight guides me

[littlewing53]

dead starlight guides me
invisible bright pathway

[Haunted]

dead starlight guides me
invisible bright pathway
for the departed

[BienvenuJDC]

Lurking through the dark

[tailor STATELY]

Lurking through the dark
lost in a fell labyrinth

[kiz_paws]

Lurking through the dark
lost in a fell labyrinth
embracing silence

[toni]

watching wild sunsets

[DanielBenoit]

watching wild sunsets
it is like no other thing

[toni]

watching wild sunsets
it is like no other thing
a beauty, no-less.


:confused:

[DanielBenoit]

I, confused gesture

[toni]

I, confused gesture
hand on chin, wrinkled forehead

[DanielBenoit]

I, confused gesture
hand on chin, wrinkled forehead
Am I getting old?

[toni]

Wandering milkmaid

[DanielBenoit]

Wandering milkmaid
Searching for her Quixote

[toni]

Wandering milkmaid
Searching for her Quixote
But it was cactus

[BienvenuJDC]

Searching for refuge

[tailor STATELY]

Searching for refuge
a storm of mine own making

[Heathcliff]

Searching for refuge
a storm of mine own making
A cloud of suspense

[toni]

Beyond the lamplight

[Heathcliff]

Beyond the lamplight,
Trudging over the traintops.

[tailor STATELY]

Beyond the lamplight,
Trudging over the traintops.
A child lost in play

[toni]

We go, mimick birds

[BienvenuJDC]

We go, mimic birds
they come, acting with freedom

[toni]

We go, mimic birds
they come, acting with freedom,
whispering last songs

[BienvenuJDC]

The mist drifted out

[toni]

The mist drifted out
glory of springtime revealed

[Dark Muse]

The mist drifted out
glory of springtime revealed
in her golden crown

[toni]

Sixteen, tiny steps

[BienvenuJDC]

Sixteen, tiny steps
Eight pairs of feet but one mind

[toni]

Sixteen, tiny steps
Eight pairs of feet but one mind,
paint one, abstract thought

[BienvenuJDC]

Precious baby born

[toni]

Precious baby born
a heart to love, mind to mold

[BienvenuJDC]

Precious baby born
a heart to love, mind to mold
complete innocence

[toni]

Just before sunrise

[BienvenuJDC]

Just before sunrise
I will finally get sleep

[toni]

Just before sunrise
I will finally get sleep
to escape mad world

[BienvenuJDC]

Memory fondue

[Haunted]

memory fondue
of warm images of us

[BienvenuJDC]

memory fondue
of warm images of us
simmering down smooth

[Haunted]

morning in mourning

[BienvenuJDC]

Morning in mourning
looking back, looking ahead

[Haunted]

morning in mourning
looking back, looking ahead
but no returning

[BienvenuJDC]

Memories visit

[Haunted]

memories visit
a brisk breeze down Lovers Lane

[BienvenuJDC]

memories visit
a brisk breeze down Lovers Lane
heartbreak settles in

[Haunted]

what's that in the sky?

[BienvenuJDC]

what's that in the sky?
is it a bird, or a plane?

[Haunted]

what's that in the sky?
is it a bird, or a plane?
a spirit in flight...

[BienvenuJDC]

About Superman?

[Haunted]

about Superman?
my hero you're questioning?

[BienvenuJDC]

about Superman?
my hero you're questioning?
can he really be?

[Haunted]

the day is breaking

[littlewing53]

the day is breaking
dawn lights midnight sleeping skies

[BienvenuJDC]

the day is breaking
dawn lights midnight sleeping skies
sun rises skyward

[Heathcliff]

Colours flashing bright

[Haunted]

Colours flashing bright
hallucinations abound

[BienvenuJDC]

Colors flashing bright
hallucinations abound
Pink elephants dance

[Haunted]

on a safari

[BienvenuJDC]

on a safari
through the plains of Africa

[Haunted]

on a safari
through the plains of Africa
the wild is calling

[BienvenuJDC]

livid liquid runs

[Haunted]

livid liquid runs
oh how bloody delicious!

[BienvenuJDC]

livid liquid runs
oh how bloody delicious!
staining tongue and teeth

[Haunted]

there's a time and place

[BienvenuJDC]

there's a time and place
for everything...a season

[Haunted]

there's a time and place
for everything...a season
to forget it all

[BienvenuJDC]

Living and the dead

[Dark Muse]

Living and the dead
laugh together on the grave

[Haunted]

living and the dead
laugh together on the grave
there's no tomorrow

[BienvenuJDC]

Across breaking waves

[Dark Muse]

Across breaking waves
echoes of the sirens song

[Heathcliff]

Across breaking waves
echoes of the sirens song
Heartbeat of the dawn

[BienvenuJDC]

The game is played well

[Haunted]

the game is played well
winner wins all...except love...

[BienvenuJDC]

the game is played well
winner wins all...except love...
what's love got to do ........?

[Haunted]

isn't love a game?

[BienvenuJDC]

isn't love a game?
where the rules forever change...

[Haunted]

isn't love a game?
where the rules forever change
the prize elusive...

[BienvenuJDC]

In the darkest void

[Haunted]

In the darkest void
where I am in self exile

[BienvenuJDC]

In the darkest void
where I am in self exile
there is no light here

[Haunted]

the rocking woke me

[BienvenuJDC]

the rocking woke me
the small boat tossed to and fro

[Haunted]

the rocking woke me
the small boat tossed to and fro
sea ready to swallow...

[Heathcliff]

Sea ready to swallow,
One hundred sleeping children.
Soldiers let them sleep.

[BienvenuJDC]

Heathcliff....this is THREE person haiku...not shared haiku...LOL

Gibbs walked in with style

[Heathcliff]

Gibbs walked in with style
Treading lightly on the grass

Sorry... I forgot...

[Haunted]

Gibbs walked in with style
Treading lightly on the grass
Navy's own top gun

[BienvenuJDC]

Tony shot a look

[Haunted]

Tony shot a look
Ziva deflects with a smirk

[BienvenuJDC]

Tony shot a look
Ziva deflects with a smirk
Gibbs smacks both their heads

[toni]

It was a full-moon

[MarkBastable]

It was a full-moon -
Not that that mattered to those

[Haunted]

it was a full-moon
not that that mattered to those
with silver bullets

[BienvenuJDC]

The night was yet young...

[Haunted]

the night was yet young...
anything could still happen

[BienvenuJDC]

the night was yet young...
anything could still happen
adventure at brink

[Haunted]

centuries old lighthouse

[BienvenuJDC]

centuries old lighthouse
hidden soul walking about

[ampoule]

centuries old lighthouse
hidden soul walking about
frozen in the torch

[kiz_paws]

Blue sky meets with sea

[mazHur]

Blue sky meets with sea
like lovers two hug and kiss

[kiz_paws]

Blue sky meets with sea
like lovers two hug and kiss
tantalizing dreams

HI Maz!! Long time no talk! :seeya:

[mazHur]

Blue sky meets with sea
like lovers two hug and kiss
tantalizing dreams

HI Maz!! Long time no talk! :seeya:

Hi kiz...howdy?
:)
Yes, had been away for a while...
tc and keep in touch!
bless!:)

[BienvenuJDC]

Ancient mariner

[Haunted]

ancient mariner
alone braving the rough seas

[BienvenuJDC]

ancient mariner
alone braving the rough seas
with his only love

[aliengirl]

Shadowy shades

[BienvenuJDC]

Shadowy shades
Looming over the body

[aliengirl]

Shadowy shades
Looming over the body
Engulfing desire

[kiz_paws]

I am not myself

[Haunted]

I am not myself
my words are lost to the wind

[kiz_paws]

I am not myself
my words are lost to the wind
soul within a box

[Haunted]

a torn photograph

[BienvenuJDC]

a torn photograph
a bitter sweet memory

[Haunted]

a torn photograph
a bitter sweet memory
broken in pieces

[BienvenuJDC]

In sea and shadow

[Haunted]

in sea and shadow
her maiden voyage is doomed

[BienvenuJDC]

in sea and shadow
her maiden voyage is doomed
swept from the surface

[_JadeRain_]

Once upon a time

[BienvenuJDC]

Once Upon a Time
There were three little piggies

[mazHur]

Once Upon a Time
There were three little piggies
sitting in a sty!

[_JadeRain_]

Gazing in wonder

[BienvenuJDC]

Gazing in wonder
Looking beyond the clear blue

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Gazing in wonder
Looking beyond the clear blue
To see the New Jerusalem.

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Of all things

[BienvenuJDC]

(reminder of Haiku rules...
1st line - 5 syllables
2nd line - 7 syllables
3rd line - 5 syllables)

Of all things unknown
There are few endeavors sought

[_JadeRain_]

Of all things unknown
There are few endeavors sought
Questions unanswered

[Haunted]

seven eleven

[BienvenuJDC]

Seven Eleven
Reminiscing the Slushy

[Haunted]

Seven Eleven
reminiscing the Slushy
so good going down

[BienvenuJDC]

Going down so good

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Going down so good
The cold beer foams in the mind

[tailor STATELY]

Going down so good
The cold beer foams in the mind
To slake my brain-freeze

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Now is discontent

[tailor STATELY]

Now is discontent
In the Autumn of our years

[Lynne50]

Now is discontent
In the Autumn of our years
Too Little, too late.

[Sebas. Melmoth]

A refreshing wind

[DieterM]

A refreshing wind
Sweeping lilac scents in spring

[Hawkman]

A refreshing wind
Sweeping lilac scents in spring
Heaven in a breath

[Hawkman]

Silently, dogs bark

[DieterM]

Silently, dogs bark
In the dawn of my winter

[BienvenuJDC]

Silently, dogs bark
In the dawn of my winter
within my dark dreams

[Hawkman]

The dead also weep

[BienvenuJDC]

The dead also weep
with tears of blood streaming down

[DieterM]

The dead also weep
with tears of blood streaming down
and autumn trees swish

[Hawkman]

The willow tree sighs

[Sebas. Melmoth]

The willow tree sighs
With heart-strings torn asunder

[BienvenuJDC]

The willow tree sighs
With heart-strings torn asunder
bending down to weep

[Sebas. Melmoth]

The willow tree sighs
With heart-strings torn asunder
Bending down to weep

Nice.

[BienvenuJDC]

Molten rock seeping

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Molten rock seeping
Steam rising in mute anger

[Hawkman]

Molten rock seeping
Steam rising in mute anger
From earth's open wound

[Hawkman]

Nice.

Definitely!

[BienvenuJDC]

The sirens seduce

[Hawkman]

The sirens seduce
Tempting lonely travellers

[BienvenuJDC]

Falcon of the wind
Striking through the atmosphere

[Hawkman]

Falcon of the wind
Striking through the atmosphere
Smites and binds her prey.

Sorry Bien, We seem to have two going simultaneously :)

[BienvenuJDC]

The sirens seduce
Tempting lonely travellers
Destroying their lives


It's okay....we'll just move on...

Pollen floating up

[Hawkman]

Pollen floating up
Plant's etherial spirits

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Pollen floating up
Plant's etherial spirits--
Free souls; earthbound men in chains.

[BienvenuJDC]

Hewn stone from the rock

[Jesterhead]

only way out is through window of dreams

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Hewn stone from the rock
Polished by the artist's hands

[Dark Muse]

Hewn stone from the rock
Polished by the artist's hands
at heart carved for me.

[Sebas. Melmoth]

An horizon wide

[Hawkman]

An horizon wide
Across mindless folds of time

[BienvenuJDC]

An horizon wide
Across mindless folds of time
Echoing sands fall

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Pyramids decay

[tailor STATELY]

Pyramids decay
O Sphinx, speak of man's great err

[BienvenuJDC]

Pyramids decay
O Sphinx, speak of man's great err
A fall to repeat

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Hark!--distant music

[Haunted]

Hark!—distant music
carried over the waters

[BienvenuJDC]

Hark!—distant music
carried over the waters
battle drums begin

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Atmospheric scent

[BienvenuJDC]

Atmospheric scent
drifting in the murky fog

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Atmospheric scent
Drifting in the murky fog:
Eucalyptus drops.

[hack]

Spanish bayonette

[BienvenuJDC]

Spanish bayonet
Placed on a German rifle

[rabid reader]

Spanish bayonet
Placed on a German rifle
In a French Vally

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Franco-Belgian odd

[hack]

Franco-Belgian odd
not garden variety

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Franco-Belgian odd:
Not garden variety
Dark earth; warm white femme.

[kiz_paws]

Spontanuity

[BienvenuJDC]

Spontaneity
without giving any thought

[Hawkman]

Spontaneity
without giving any thought
lost in my design

[aliengirl]

The spark of life's gone

[BienvenuJDC]

The spark of life's gone
the glow is fading away

[Sebas. Melmoth]

The spark of life's gone
the glow is fading away
dying embers cold.

[aliengirl]

Cold breeze fans my cheeks

[BienvenuJDC]

Cold breeze fans my cheeks
maybe I should have worn pants...

[humpty dumpty]

Cold breeze fans my cheeks
maybe I should have worn pants...
And stayed in the sun.

[aliengirl]

Rustling of the leaves

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Rustling of the leaves:
woodland's crisp carpet crunchy

[aliengirl]

Rustling of the leaves:
woodland's crisp carpet crunchy
in all shades of brown

[snowdrop17]

Myriad layers of

[aliengirl]

Myriad layers of
wondrous colored dreams

[humpty dumpty]

Myriad layers of
wondrous colored dreams
floating in the air

[snowdrop17]

I want you to come

[Sebas. Melmoth]

I want you to come
over for tea. Will you please?

[_JadeRain_]

I want you to come
over for tea. Will you please?
I have new china

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Cut checks, balance book

[moonbird]

Cut checks, balance book
sliced to pieces in my hand

[Buh4Bee]

Cut checks, balance book
sliced to pieces in my hand
shredded paper trail

paw prints in clay soil

[aliengirl]

paw prints in clay soil
shall we follow this fresh track

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Paw prints in clay soil:
shall we follow this fresh track?
Or, seek peaceful rest?

[_JadeRain_]

Or seek peaceful rest
Along calm and sandy shores

[DieterM]

Jump in...add a line!
italicize, make it bold!
Words scream while you read...

[DieterM]

(Oops got the wrong one just above)

Or seek peaceful rest
Along calm and sandy shores
Dreams strand like old boats…

[dafydd manton]

Chrysanthemums ache.....

[kiz_paws]

Chrysanthemums ache.....
teardrops from clouds too heavy

[kiz_paws]

Chrysanthemums ache.....
teardrops from clouds too heavy
swallowed in the cracks

[I 'answered' this cuz I must be impatient or something -- forgive me!!
Someone start up another round, eh?] :)

[PrinceMyshkin]

Swallowed in the cracks
I reach up for the early sun.
Clouds drift slowly by

[aliengirl]

The crimson colored sky

[kiz_paws]

Crimson colored sky
etched by the paths of eagles

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Crimson colored sky
etched by the paths of eagles:
blood's reality.

[Dark Muse]

Poison on your lips

[tailor STATELY]

Poison on your lips
Atropos, be swift your shears

[Sebas. Melmoth]

Poison on your lips:
Atropos, be swift your shears--
O wretched fate ours!

[aliengirl]

When a friend betrays

[mazHur]

When a friend betrays
one begins to hate himself

[Sebas. Melmoth]

When a friend betrays
one begins to hate himself--
and justly so, wretch.

[Buh4Bee]

Hidden heartache breathes

[aliengirl]

Hidden heartache breathes
And sighs like the heaving night

[mazHur]

Hidden heartache breathes
And sighs like the heaving night
no one hears the sound!

[aliengirl]

The misty morning

[mazHur]

The misty morning
shrouded in cold waves of cold

[AdoreroDio]

The misty morning
shrouded in cold waves of cold
the forest awakes

[aliengirl]

The blind alleys of town

[tailor STATELY]

Blind alleys of town
A trap in the labyrinth

[aliengirl]

Blind alleys of town
A trap in the labyrinth
Where I lost my self.

[mazHur]

Why live like an ***??

[tailor STATELY]

Why live like an ***??
A s d f. Asterisk!!

[cacian]

Why live like an ***??
A s d f. Asterisk!!
do pick yourself up!

[Dark Muse]

In your winter eyes